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The Arab Desk leads The Eastern Herald's reporting on the Middle East and North Africa. The desk has covered the Gaza-Israel war since October 2023, the Iran-Israel war of 2025-2026, the fall of the Assad government in Syria, Hezbollah's political and military shifts in Lebanon, the war in Yemen, and the diplomatic realignment of the Gulf states under the Abraham Accords and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

People affected by RSF drone attacks in el-Obeid, Sudan North Kordofan, as UN Human Rights Council issues red alert over imminent paramilitary assault

UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ as RSF Threatens Half a Million People in Sudan’s el-Obeid

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk issued a 'red alert' on Friday as el-Obeid's power station and fuel depots were bombed, leaving 500,000 residents and 100,000 refugees without reliable water. Fifteen RSF

July 4, 2026

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Foreign and Iranian officials pay respects to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3 2026

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Saudi Airports After Alleged Airspace Violation Over Sanaa

Yemen's Houthis threatened to strike Saudi airports after warplanes allegedly blocked an Iranian civilian aircraft with 200 sick passengers from landing at Sanaa. Saudi Arabia made no statement; the Houthi warning arrived against the backdrop of the fragile 2022 ceasefire

July 3, 2026

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Called Israel a Burden on Humanity. Israel Called It Genocide Incitement.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said Thursday Israel had become a 'burden that humanity can no longer

Exterior of Syria's Palace of Justice in Damascus near where a bomb killed ten at a cafe July 2026

Damascus Cafe Bombing Kills Ten Near Syria’s Palace of Justice

A bomb planted at a cafe on al-Nasr Street killed ten people Thursday in central Damascus,

Three goals against Umm Salal .. Al-Sadd to the semi-finals of the most expensive cups

Al-Sadd defeated Umm Salal (3-1) today, Tuesday, to qualify for the semi-finals of His Highness the Amir Football Cup. Al Haidoos put Al Sadd ahead in the 52nd minute with a stunning

October 3, 2025

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King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs.. Qatar Club bid farewell to the championship with a tie against Tunisian Sfaxien

The Qatar Club team bid farewell to the King Salman Cup for the Arab Champions Clubs Football Championship, drawing today against its guest, Tunisian Sfaxien, with a goal for each of them

October 3, 2025

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Gold prices exceed the $2,000 barrier

Gold prices exceeded the $2,000 barrier today, with the dollar declining from its peak record in the previous session, while traders await US inflation data scheduled for release tomorrow (Wednesday) to anticipate

April 12, 2023

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The Saudi Cabinet reviews developments in the agreement to resume relations with Iran

Today, the Saudi Cabinet reviewed developments regarding the agreement to resume relations with Iran. During its session chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,

April 12, 2023

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A breathtaking video of saving 5 people from torrential rains in the Sultanate of Oman

The cameras of citizens in the Sultanate of Oman documented a breathtaking scene, on Sunday, to rescue people who were swept away by strong torrents in Wadi Al-Sarmi in the Wilayat of

October 3, 2025

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Qatar Charity and Tamouh for Community Development launch the Ramadan program “Let’s Trace It 3”

Qatar Charity, Tamouh for Community Development, and the logistics partner, Qatar Voluntary Center, launched the third edition of the Ramadan programme. "Let’s trace it"With the participation of more than 30 male participants,

October 3, 2025

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3,000 cars… Lusail Trail reveals Qatar’s youth’s adherence to classic vehicles (video)

During the holy month of Ramadan, the Lusail trail in Qatar witnesses parades of dozens of classic and modern cars, ahead of the Maghrib prayer and breakfast time. The Ramadan show scene,

April 11, 2023

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Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The renewed Israeli violations have an impact on the region as a whole

Dr. Majid bin Muhammad Al-Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the serious and renewed violations committed by

October 3, 2025

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A compulsory uniform for graduates of Qatar University.. Here is how to buy it and when to receive it

Qatar University has approved a uniform for female graduates of batch (46) for the year 2023, noting that starting Wednesday, female graduate uniforms will be distributed according to the dates and points

October 3, 2025

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The airports of the Sultanate of Oman receive visitors with the scent of frankincense

Inc. launched "Oman airports" The initiative responsible for managing airports in the Sultanate of Oman acquaints its visitors with Omani frankincense, by distributing pallets that spread its pleasant scent throughout the place.

April 11, 2023

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UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ as RSF Threatens Half a Million People in Sudan’s el-Obeid

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Saudi Airports After Alleged Airspace Violation Over Sanaa

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Called Israel a Burden on Humanity. Israel Called It Genocide Incitement.

Damascus Cafe Bombing Kills Ten Near Syria’s Palace of Justice

Three goals against Umm Salal .. Al-Sadd to the semi-finals of the most expensive cups

King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs.. Qatar Club bid farewell to the championship with a tie against Tunisian Sfaxien

Gold prices exceed the $2,000 barrier

The Saudi Cabinet reviews developments in the agreement to resume relations with Iran

A breathtaking video of saving 5 people from torrential rains in the Sultanate of Oman

Qatar Charity and Tamouh for Community Development launch the Ramadan program “Let’s Trace It 3”

3,000 cars… Lusail Trail reveals Qatar’s youth’s adherence to classic vehicles (video)

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The renewed Israeli violations have an impact on the region as a whole

A compulsory uniform for graduates of Qatar University.. Here is how to buy it and when to receive it

The airports of the Sultanate of Oman receive visitors with the scent of frankincense

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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